Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

Turning multiple mouse clicks into a simple press of a key or two may not seem like a lot, but if you are an avid user of keyboard shortcuts you've likely noticed just how helpful they can be.

Although memorizing which shortcuts do which functions can be a little daunting at first, it's important to remember not everyone needs to know every shortcut. Learning and using the ones that are most important to you is a great way to enhance your Windows 10 experience.

Keyboard shortcut

Action

Windows key

Open or close Start Menu.

Windows key + A

Open Action center.

Windows key + C

Open Cortana in listening mode.

Windows key + D

Display and hide the desktop.

Windows key + E

Open File Explorer.

Windows key + G

Open Game bar when a game is open.

Windows key + H

Open the Share charm.

Windows key + I

Open Settings.

Windows key + K

Open the Connect quick action.

Windows key + L

Lock your PC or switch accounts.

Windows key + M

Minimize all windows.

Windows key + R

Open Run dialog box.

Windows key + S

Open Search.

Windows key + U

Open Ease of Access Center.

Windows key + X

Open Quick Link menu.

Windows key + Number

Open the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.

Windows key + Left arrow key

Snap app windows left.

Windows key + Right arrow key

Snap app windows right.

Windows key + Up arrow key

Maximize app windows.

Windows key + Down arrow key

Minimize app windows.

Windows key + Comma

Temporarily peek at the desktop.

Windows key + Ctrl +D

Add a virtual desktop.

Windows key + Ctrl + Left or Right arrow

Switch between virtual desktops.

Windows key + Ctrl + F4

Close current virtual desktop.

Windows key + Enter

Open Narrator.

Windows key + Home

Minimize all but the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke).